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Swiss wait to hear result of ballot on capping population at 10 million
Published 13 June 2026 ¡ politics
The far-right proposal would require the government to put restrictions in place to limit the population by 2050 A national ballot on an unprecedented far-right
The far-right proposal would require the government to put restrictions in place to limit the population by 2050 A national ballot on an unprecedented far-right proposal to limit Switzerlandâs population to 10 million concludes this weekend, amid warnings of devastating consequences for the countryâs economy if voters back the initiative. A âyesâ vote would require the Swiss government to take steps to cap the population at 10 million by 2050, enacting tough restrictions on family reunification, residency permits and asylum if the number reaches 9.5 million before that date. Continue reading...
Published: June 13, 2026 ⢠10:30 AM IST ¡ Updated: June 13, 2026 ⢠11:10 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The far-right proposal would require the government to put restrictions in place to limit the population by 2050 A national ballot on an unprecedented far-right proposal to limit Switzerlandâs population to 10 million concludes this weekend, amid warnings of devastating consequences for the countryâs economy if voters back the initiative.
A âyesâ vote would require the Swiss government to take steps to cap the population at 10 million by 2050, enacting tough restrictions on family reunification, residency permits and asylum if the number reaches 9.5 million before that date.
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